At the job fair, attendees found all kinds of companies, from insurance to retail and much more. Those looking for work came from a variety of backgrounds, including child services professional Deborah Riddy and former business owner Matthew Manning.

“It’s rough, been out of work two years now. I’m trying to see what’s out there,” Riddy told CBS 2’s John Metaxas.

“I was getting my MBA in Virginia at the College of William and Mary and I’ve been looking for a job since I graduated in May of 2010,” Manning said.

Many at the fair stood ready and willing to endure a long wait and make their pitch to potential employers.